‌Personal Information‌

· Name: ZHANG Tao

· Gender: Male

· Date of Birth: August 1987

· Place of Origin: Tai'an, Shandong, China

· Contact: Office Phone 62773772 | Fax 62770544

· Email: zt2015@tsinghua.edu.cn

‌Education Background‌

· ‌2012.8–2015.1‌ – Tsinghua University, Department of Building Technology and Science, Doctor of Engineering (Ph.D.), Supervisor: Academician Jiang Yi

· ‌2009.8–2012.7‌ – Tsinghua University, Department of Building Technology and Science, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Supervisor: Prof. Liu Xiaohua

· ‌2005.8–2009.7‌ – Tsinghua University, Department of Building Technology and Science, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

‌Work Experience‌

· ‌2025.1–Present‌ – Associate Researcher, Institute of Building Environment and Equipment, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

· ‌2017.11–2024.12‌ – Assistant Researcher, Institute of Building Environment and Equipment, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

· ‌2015.1–2017.11‌ – Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University, Co-supervisor: Academician Guo Zengyuan

· ‌2016.4–2016.7‌ – Visiting Scholar, International Centre for Indoor Environment and Energy, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

‌Research Fields‌

· Novel Energy Systems for Photovoltaic-Storage-Direct-Current-Flexible (PSDCF) Buildings

· Air Heat and Humidity Treatment Processes and High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Systems

· Information-Physical-Social-Driven Optimization Methods for Building Energy Systems

‌Projects Led‌

· Principal Investigator of 1 project under the National Key Research and Development Program

· Lead Investigator of 3 sub-projects under the National Key Research and Development Program

· Principal Investigator of projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, etc.

‌Honors and Awards‌

· ‌2023‌ – Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR) Young Scientist Award

· ‌2023‌ – CAR Special Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress (Rank 4/10)

· ‌2022‌ – Guangdong Province Science and Technology Progress Second Prize (Rank 8/10)

· ‌2020‌ – Beijing Association for Science and Technology Young Talent Support Program

· ‌2019‌ – CAR Second Prize for Technological Invention (Rank 2/6)

· ‌2017‌ – Tsinghua University Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (Top 10 university-wide)

· ‌2015‌ – Tsinghua University Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation First Prize

· ‌2015‌ – Tsinghua University Outstanding Doctoral Graduate

· ‌2014‌ – CAR First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress (Rank 11/15)

‌Published Books‌

1. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Lin Wenyu, Li Lingshan, Liu Xiaochen. Thermal Environment Design for Artificial Ice Rinks. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2025

2. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Rong Xiangyang, Yang Ling, Qu Yan, Li Lingxiang. Thermal and Humidity Environment Design for Transportation Hub Buildings. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2019

3. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Zhou Xiang, Tang Haida. Radiant Cooling. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2019

4. Liu Xiaohua, Xie Xiaoyun, Zhang Tao, Jiang Yi. Thermal Principles of Building Thermal and Humidity Environment Control. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2016

5. Liu Xiaohua, Jiang Yi, Zhang Tao. Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System. Berlin: Springer Press. 2014

6. Liu Xiaohua, Li Zhen, Zhang Tao. Liquid Desiccant. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2014

7. Liu Xiaohua, Jiang Yi, Zhang Tao. Temperature and Humidity Independent Control Air Conditioning System (Second Edition). Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press. 2013

‌Selected Recent Publications‌

1. Luo Ziyi; Zhang Ji; Zhang Tao; Liu Xiaohua. Demand Response Potential Evaluation and Influencing Factors of Air Conditioning Fresh Air Systems. Power System Technology. 2024, 48(7):2775-2783

2. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaochen, Zhang Ji, Jiang Yi. Exploration of Pathways for Constructing Grid-Friendly Buildings. New Power Systems. 2024, 2(1):13-25

3. Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaohua, Liu Xiaochen, et al. Reconsideration of Building-Side Cold Storage from the Perspective of New Power Systems. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 2023, 53(10):54-61,31

4. Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaohua, Liu Xiaochen. Reconsideration of Air Conditioning Systems from the Perspective of New Power Systems. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 2023, 53(8):13-21

5. Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaohua, Liu Xiaochen. Exploration of Building-Vehicle-Grid (VBG) Synergistic Interaction under the Dual Carbon Goals. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 2023, 53(5):1-11

6. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaochen, Jiang Yi. Revisiting Building Energy Systems under the Dual Carbon Goals. Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 2023, 55(3):699-709

7. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaochen. How to Characterize the Basic Features of Buildings in New Power Systems?—Current Status and Prospects. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 2023, 53(1):1-10,124

8. Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaochen, Jiang Yi. Development Status and Research Prospects of Photovoltaic-Storage-Direct-Current-Flexible Building Energy Systems. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 2022, 52(8):1-9

9. Chen Qi, Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao*. Quantifying the Flexibility Potential of Electric Vehicles in Buildings and Determining the Investment Strategy for Charging Infrastructure. eTransportation. 2025

10. Lin Wenyu, Ma Zhiyao, Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao*, Liu Xiaochen. Field Investigation on the Environmental Construction Challenges of Artificial Ice Rinks: Regional Mixing and Inter-system Counteraction. Energy and Buildings. 2024

11. Li Shaojie, Zhang Tao, Liu Xiaohua. Techno-Economic Performance of Different DC Power Distribution Networks in Official Buildings Based on a Real-Time Analysis Method. Energy and Buildings. 325 (2024) 114996

12. Chen Qi, Kuang Zhongyuan, Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao*. Application-Oriented Assessment of Grid-Connected PV-Battery System with Deep Reinforcement Learning in Buildings Considering Electricity Price Dynamics. Applied Energy. 364 (2024) 123163

13. Li Hao, Zhang Ji, Liu Xiaohua, Zhang Tao*. Comparative Investigation of Energy-Saving Potential and Technical Economy of Rooftop Radiative Cooling and Photovoltaic Systems. Applied Energy. 328 (2022) 120181